Directional boring, commonly called horizontal directional drilling or HDD, is a method of installing underground pipes and conduits along a prescribed bore path from the surface, with minimal impact to the surrounding area. Installation lengths up to 1000’ have been completed and diameters up to 24” have been installed in shorter runs.
The process is used for installing telecommunications & power cable conduits, water lines, sewer lines, gas lines, oil lines, product pipelines and environmental remediation casings. It is used for crossing waterways, roadways, shore approaches, congested areas, environmentally sensitive areas and any area where other methods are more expensive.
Directional boring is used in place of other techniques for the following reasons:
Less traffic disruption
Lower cost
Deeper installation possible
Longer installation possible
No access pit required
Shorter completion times
Directional capabilities
Safer for the environment
